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Services

French polishing, antique restoration and careful furniture repair.

The services are practical and traditional: French polishing, stripping and refinishing, woodwork repairs, cane panel replacement, missing-part reproduction, in-home restoration work, insurance assessments, and pick-up and delivery where suitable.

Mahogany rolltop desk after restoration.

Hand-finished French polishing

French polishing for antique furniture and timber pieces where a hand-applied finish is suitable.

Antique restoration

Historically appropriate repair and restoration work for antique furniture, with attention to character and value.

Cane and woodwork repair

Loose joints, breaks, sticky drawers, dog-chew damage, cane panels, veneer, inlay and missing or damaged parts.

Stripping and refinishing

Paint, varnish and lacquer removal, sanding of damaged timber, and finishes such as French polish, oils, waxes and polyurethane where suitable.

How to start

Send photographs before bringing the piece in.

For many items, quality photos and a detailed description are enough for a rough estimate. Free quotes are available if you can bring the item for inspection.